ORDER

Leave granted.

2. We have heard the counsel on both sides. The controversy runs on a very narrow thread.

3. Admittedly, the respondents were working in Haryana Service Engineers, Class II Public Works Department (Irrigation Branch). They are governed by the Haryana Service Engineers Class II Public Works Department (Irrigation Branch) Rules, 1970. There was inter se dispute regarding the promotion to the higher echelons of service which ultimately resulted in the order passed by this Court on August 7, 1990 in Civil Appeal No. 3837/90. Therein, this Court had directed the Government to prepare the seniority list in accordance with Rule 9 of the Rules ignoring the instructions contained in para 11.4 of the Manual and any other inconsistent instruction running counter to the Rules and to prepare a fresh list strictly in accordance with the rules untrammelled by inconsistent observations made by the High Court. It was also mentioned that if any promotions had already been made, those promotions were directed not to be disturbed. Following the directions, seniority list has been prepared and promotions accordingly were given to all the eligible persons. We are informed that about 90